United States v. Gjh, an Indian Juvenile

G.J.H., a sixteen-year-old enrolled member of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, appeals from an order adjudicating him a juvenile delinquent based upon his commission of the crime of voluntary manslaughter, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1112. The district court 1 sentenced G.J.H. to imprisonment during the period of his minority under 18 U.S.C. § 5037, but recommended parole when the United States Parole Commission feels such action is appropriate. We affirm the adjudication of delinquency.

The incident underlying this adjudication occurred on the Red Lake Indian Reservation in northern…